Description
Discover how societies evolve in 'The Narrow Corridor', an insightful exploration into the forces that shape human destiny. Written by the acclaimed authors of the bestseller 'Why Nations Fail', this book delves into the intricate balance between the state and society, examining how liberty can flourish or falter. With 576 pages of deep analysis and compelling narratives, 'The Narrow Corridor' provides a comprehensive framework to understand the development of nations and the conflicts that arise within them.
In this thought-provoking volume, you’ll uncover the dynamics that lead to either despotism or liberty, emphasizing that freedom is neither a natural state nor a guaranteed outcome. Through engaging stories, historical contexts, and contemporary insights, the authors reveal how different cultures negotiate issues of power and order. This essential read addresses the delicate equilibrium that must be maintained to foster both development and personal freedoms, making it vital for anyone seeking to grasp the complexities of governance and societal growth.
Published by Penguin UK in 2020, this brand new B-format paperback with ISBN 9780241314333 is not just a book but a journey through political theory and practical implications for the future. Perfect for scholars, policymakers, and general readers alike, ‘The Narrow Corridor’ equips you with the knowledge to understand the past, evaluate the present, and speculate on the future of global liberty. Order now and explore the corridors of power and freedom that define our world today.
Delivery Information: Enjoy fast delivery options to ensure you receive your copy promptly, ready to immerse yourself in this essential read.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241314333
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 576
Description:
The internationally bestselling authors of Why Nations Fail on how different societies develop, and resolve, or fail to resolve, conflicts
By the authors of the international bestseller Why Nations Fail, based on decades of research, this powerful new big-picture framework explains how some countries develop towards and provide liberty while others fall to despotism, anarchy or asphyxiating norms - and explains how liberty can thrive despite new threats.
Liberty is hardly the 'natural' order of things; usually states have been either too weak to protect individuals or too strong for people to protect themselves from despotism. There is also a happy Western myth that where liberty exists, it's a steady state, arrived at by 'enlightenment'. But liberty emerges only when a delicate and incessant balance is struck between state and society - between elites and citizens. This struggle becomes self-reinforcing, inducing both state and society to develop a richer array of capacities, thus affecting the peacefulness of societies, the success of economies and how people experience their daily lives.
Explaining this new framework through compelling stories from around the world, in history and from today - and through a single diagram on which the development of any state can be plotted - this masterpiece helps us understand the past and present, and analyse the future.
In this thought-provoking volume, you’ll uncover the dynamics that lead to either despotism or liberty, emphasizing that freedom is neither a natural state nor a guaranteed outcome. Through engaging stories, historical contexts, and contemporary insights, the authors reveal how different cultures negotiate issues of power and order. This essential read addresses the delicate equilibrium that must be maintained to foster both development and personal freedoms, making it vital for anyone seeking to grasp the complexities of governance and societal growth.
Published by Penguin UK in 2020, this brand new B-format paperback with ISBN 9780241314333 is not just a book but a journey through political theory and practical implications for the future. Perfect for scholars, policymakers, and general readers alike, ‘The Narrow Corridor’ equips you with the knowledge to understand the past, evaluate the present, and speculate on the future of global liberty. Order now and explore the corridors of power and freedom that define our world today.
Delivery Information: Enjoy fast delivery options to ensure you receive your copy promptly, ready to immerse yourself in this essential read.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241314333
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 576
Description:
The internationally bestselling authors of Why Nations Fail on how different societies develop, and resolve, or fail to resolve, conflicts
By the authors of the international bestseller Why Nations Fail, based on decades of research, this powerful new big-picture framework explains how some countries develop towards and provide liberty while others fall to despotism, anarchy or asphyxiating norms - and explains how liberty can thrive despite new threats.
Liberty is hardly the 'natural' order of things; usually states have been either too weak to protect individuals or too strong for people to protect themselves from despotism. There is also a happy Western myth that where liberty exists, it's a steady state, arrived at by 'enlightenment'. But liberty emerges only when a delicate and incessant balance is struck between state and society - between elites and citizens. This struggle becomes self-reinforcing, inducing both state and society to develop a richer array of capacities, thus affecting the peacefulness of societies, the success of economies and how people experience their daily lives.
Explaining this new framework through compelling stories from around the world, in history and from today - and through a single diagram on which the development of any state can be plotted - this masterpiece helps us understand the past and present, and analyse the future.